Chapter 276: Chapter 279

Sophia knew it was Faye once she heard her voice.

Clack, clack, clack…

Faye’s high heels clicked against the floor loudly while she made her way slowly to Sophia’s front. She burst into laughter while crossing her arms. She spoke to Sophia pretentiously, “Sophia, stop pretending.

My father personally sent you off when you got married previously.

How could he not know what his son-in-law looks like? I know my brother-in-law might be slightly older and uglier, but he is your man after all. He is the man you go to bed with, and he’ll be the father of your children! Although he is slightly ugly and disabled, you are so pretty, so I am sure your children will turn out better than expected!”

Sophia’s classmates were in shock because they could not understand the mentality of a pretty young girl marrying an old, ugly and disabled man.

Was it truly for money?!

Sophia couldn’t be bothered to answer Faye, and so she put on her earphones. Then, she started revising her notes.

It was rare for Faye to have a chance to tease Sophia, and so she couldn’t possibly let the chance slide.

Faye’s remarks were becoming harsher. “Sophia, in all honesty, my dad was against your being with my brother-in-law. He is so ugly and stingy; he was only willing to pay 80,000 as dowry.

However, you just got here from the village, Sophia, and you hadn’t seen the real world; that was most probably why you were so adamant on marrying that old man. That was why dad had no choice but to go along with your wishes. Now that you are living so happily with that old man, I am extremely happy for you.”

Her classmates were stunned to silence when they heard that.

I can’t believe she married that old man willingly. How desperate was she?

Faye added, “I know that you had two abortions during senior high due to your immaturity. Therefore, your body is no longer suited for giving birth. You know that any respectable man would never marry you;

that was the reason you chose your current husband.

Sigh, it was our fault. You wouldn’t have made so many foolish mistakes if we had taken you in earlier.

My poor sister, you must have suffered beyond imagination over the years.”

Sophia’s classmates started whispering at each other while shooting pointed looks at Sophia.

Nevertheless, Sophia was the only one who pretended as if she did not hear anything. She read through her notebook seriously, while her earphones played a song. It was an opera sung by Michael.

It turned out that Michael had already shown exceptional talents in performing arts ever since he was in high school, and he even debuted with a band. Later, he joined the army for a few years once he turned 18 years old. After leaving the army, he started his studies. He had been acting in movies for the past few years, and so he rarely sang again.

It was undeniable that Michael could sing very well. His voice was beautiful and sonorous, with a steady quality to it that made the song heartfelt.

She was enthralled by Michael’s voice when Faye yanked her earphones off suddenly. She screamed at Sophia angrily, “Sophia Edwards, were you listening to me?”

Sophia looked up in a daze. “Was someone speaking?”

I only saw a dog barking.

Faye’s expression contorted in fury; even her chin implant was visible now. She knocked against the table while demanding, “Dad requested me to inform you that there’s an Edwards Family banquet tonight. You have to attend the banquet with your husband.”

Sophie rejected her immediately. “Excuse me, but I am not a true Edwards, nor is my husband’s surname Edwards. Therefore, we will not be attending the Edwards Family banquet.”

“How dare you!” Faye slammed on the table. She threatened Sophia, “My dad is having this family banquet specifically for you and brother-in-law, and so you have to attend! You are a member of the Edwards Family. Even if you are married, you are still my dad’s daughter. You are not filial if you don’t show up!”

Joe deliberately organized a family banquet for Sophia and her husband. He was obviously not interested nor sincere in wanting to acknowledge Sophia as his daughter; instead, he merely wanted her assets. Hence, not only did he want to lure Sophia’s husband out, he wanted to announce to the world that Sophia was his daughter.

When my old son-in-law drops dead, I can justify taking in both Sophia and his son. With that, I’ll conveniently take over their inheritance too.

After all, Daniel’s client can’t be poor!

From what I’ve learned from Daniel, my old son-in-law is extremely wealthy. In fact, he is much wealthier than the Edwards. He is so wealthy that it’s beyond imagination.

Within a day, Joe used all his connections, but he just couldn’t find out whom Sophia got married to. Her personal information was tightly sealed, and even people within the Civil Affairs Bureau couldn’t find out anything.

It is clear that my son-in-law is rich and powerful!

If I am able to lure him out and acknowledge him as my son-in-law, I might be able to get the main Edwards Family to acknowledge my branch of the family. However, the main issue now is to lure my son-

in-law out!

Sophia rejected decisively. “We aren’t free.”

However, Faye was dead-set on pestering Sophia today.

“Sophia, let me tell you—dad specially prepared a family banquet for you today. You and your husband have to show up. If you refuse to attend the banquet, I will report to the university about your non-filial actions that prove questionable conduct! You want the scholarship, don’t you? The conduct score plays an important role too!”

Sophia opened a specialized course textbook and fished a photo out to hand it to Faye. “Here, this is my husband. Feel free to go ahead and acknowledge him!”

Faye accepted the photo happily because she was expecting it to be Sophia’s true husband. She did not expect it to be Taylor’s portrait on the beach! In fact, it was a screenshot from a movie!

“You are making fun of me!” Faye threw away the photo vehemently. She slammed the table while warning Sophia, “Sophia, don’t assume that these are empty threats. For someone like you, who refuses to acknowledge their own father, I should truly get Bayside University to expel you!”

Sophia kept Michael’s photo carefully while explaining, “My husband is Taylor Murray. It’s up to you whether you believe it or not!”

I’m finally coming clean, but I think Faye doesn’t believe me.

“Your husband is Taylor Murray?” Faye giggled uncontrollably. “If your husband were Taylor Murray, I’d even go so far to claim that my fiancé is Ethan Winston!”

Seeing that it was almost time for class, Sophia couldn’t be bothered to chat with Faye. Therefore, she stated firmly, “Miss Edwards, I’d like to remind you. Firstly, I have never had a father-daughter relationship with your dad. You guys don’t even know which family my household registry is associated with, so what gives you the right to claim some sort of family connection with me?

Secondly, I understand what’s on your mind. Didn’t you say that he wants to acknowledge me as his daughter?” Sophia folded her arms while she cackled mockingly. “You didn’t do it before, yet you’re doing it now. Do you truly believe that I am oblivious to your motives?

Don’t worry. My husband is still young and healthy, whereas my son has a bright future. I am sure that they will both live longer lives than all of you. Are you trying to claim your family connection with me so that you could take over my husband’s inheritance when he dies? Nothing so easy exists in this world!”

After being exposed, Faye’s eyes darted around her classmates, and she noticed the disdain and contempt gleaming in their eyes.

Everyone realized the truth with a start. No wonder her father didn’t care when he sold her for 80,000, but he is now trying to associate himself with her all of a sudden!

It turns out that this is the reason behind it all!

He let his daughter marry an old man, who had one foot in the grave, because he was waiting for the old man to kick the bucket just to snatch their inheritance. The Edwards Family is so cunning!

Faye flushed red in anger. “I don’t care. You were born an Edwards, and you will die an Edwards. If you don’t show up at the family banquet tonight, I will make sure you won’t survive in Bayside University!”

Sophia burst out laughing. “As the saying goes, a daughter who has gotten married is equivalent to water that has been splashed out, and thus it cannot be retrieved. I have never been on your Edwards Family’s household registry.

From a legal and moral point of view, I am not related to the Edwards at all. Your life and death have nothing to do with me, and my assets have nothing to do with you!”

“How dare you—”

Sophia suggested casually, “Why don’t you sue me in court if you have the ability?”